Last updated: 27 October 2026
Joan Miró (1893 to 1983) was the Catalan artist who mixed Surrealist fantasy with bright, simple signs. Here you will find our take on his work and the touring show of his lithographs you can see in Scotland and Surrey now.
Our take on Joan Miró
Miró was born in Barcelona on 20 April 1893 and died in Palma, Majorca, on 25 December 1983. He worked in painting, lithography, murals, tapestry and sculpture for public spaces.
A Southbank Centre touring show, Joan Miró: Painting and Poetry, brings 26 of his lithographs for the poet Robert Desnos to smaller UK venues.
In Barcelona, the Fundació Joan Miró is showing more than 100 of his works in a new collection presentation in 2026.
Joan Miró: the essentials
- Born in Barcelona on 20 April 1893; died in Palma, Majorca, on 25 December 1983.
- Linked to Surrealism and abstraction.
- Made lithographs, murals, tapestries and public sculpture as well as paintings.
- The Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona holds and shows his work.
Joan Miró exhibitions
- On now: Joan Miró: Painting and Poetry, Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries, 10 October to 14 November 2026.
- Next: the same show at the Lightbox, Woking, 19 December 2026 to 28 March 2027.
Joan Miró FAQs
Where can I see Joan Miró’s work in the UK now?
In Joan Miró: Painting and Poetry, at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries until 14 November 2026, then at the Lightbox in Woking.
Where was Joan Miró born?
In Barcelona, in 1893. He died in Palma, Majorca, in 1983.
Was Joan Miró a Surrealist?
He is linked to Surrealism, combining it with abstraction.
More from CoolCuration
- Great Art Explained: James Payne’s guide to how famous works were made.
- Best affordable art in the UK: where to start collecting prints.
- National Art Pass: discounts on big shows across the UK.
- Gifts for artists: our edit of presents for people who make things.
Think we’re missing something, got something wrong, or want to be featured? Contact us.
Main image: Joan Miró, Barcelona, 1935. Photo: Carl Van Vechten, Library of Congress, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and framed by CoolCuration. Exhibition dates and prices last checked: 27 October 2026.
No Comments.